Shady Lady (Gene Pitney song)

"Shady Lady" is a song written by Margie Singleton and Shelby Singleton, and performed by Gene Pitney. It was released in 1962.

The song is a pop ballad characteristic of Pitney's early work, with soaring vocals and orchestral arrangements. The lyrics tell the story of a man warning a woman to stay away from a "shady lady," a woman of questionable character and potentially dangerous influence. The song's narrator implies the "shady lady" is a threat to the woman he is addressing, suggesting she is manipulative and untrustworthy.

While not Pitney's biggest hit, "Shady Lady" charted in the US, reaching a respectable position on the Billboard Hot 100. It's considered a well-regarded deep cut within Pitney's discography, showcasing his signature vocal style and the prevalent themes of love, loss, and warning present in much of his music.